Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection date 7 June 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date. She regularly liaises with other childminders to share ideas and discuss good practice. Plans for improvement are well focused. For instance, the childminder identifies that she would like to enhance her knowledge about the 'characteristics of effective learning'. n Children access a wide range of activities. The childminder plans activities that cover many areas of learning. Children are making good progress. They speak well for their ages and show they are curious by regularly asking questions. n The childminder carefully monitors children's learning. She accurately identifies children's stage of development and plans well focused next steps to help children to close any gaps in their learning. n The childminder is a good teacher. For instance, she asks questions to encourage children to think and help them to make links in their learning. Children have fun

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This provision is good

looking at a non-fiction book about animal footprints and identify who the footprints may belong to. n Parents provide positive feedback about the childminder's service. They say their children 'settle in really well' and 'always come home with a smile'. n The childminder provides children with healthy snacks which they enjoy. She talks to children about healthy food choices. n Children have many opportunities for outdoor play. They enjoy playing in the childminder's garden and have regular trips, such as to the park and woods. n The childminder is embedding her partnerships with parents, to share further ideas of how they can support their children's development at home. n The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to teach children about how to negotiate and solve problems when disputes arise. n On occasions, older children are not fully challenged to achieve the highest levels of attainment.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n extend the good partnerships with parents, to provide further guidance on ways to support their child's development at home n support children to gain a deeper understanding of how to negotiate and resolve disputes that may arise n enhance the levels of challenge for older and more able children, to help them make rapid progress in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed children's activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector reviewed the childminder's planning. She held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times. The inspector jointly evaluated activities with the childminder. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, evidence of the suitability of household members and children's learning records. n The inspector gained parents' views through verbal and written feedback. n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home, including the areas used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk from harm. She has clear safeguarding policies in place and knows how to report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder uses the skills gained from her level 6 qualification well. For example, she helps children to learn through hands-on experiences that interest them. Training courses are carefully identified to enable the childminder to further her knowledge and skills. For instance, she is attending training around how to work effectively with an assistant. The childminder is very organised and maintains well-kept records to underpin the smooth running of her setting. The childminder makes assessments of children's starting points and shares these with parents, to check that her observations are accurate.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities based on children's individual needs, abilities and interests. For instance, she identifies that children are interested in dinosaurs and builds on this by helping children to explore 'dinosaur footprints' in wet and dry sand. Children enjoy this and explore what happens when they make their own footprints. The childminder helps children to compare sizes and explain what is happening. Children have fun playing with dinosaurs and are keen to enhance their knowledge. For example they ask interesting questions such as, 'where would a pterodactyl lay their eggs?' Younger children explore their surroundings. They find out about household objects, for instance, on the outdoor 'busy board'. Children of all ages enjoy listening to stories and talking about what they think will happen next. The childminder reads stories enthusiastically, which captures the children's attention.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly in the childminder's care. The childminder offers reassurance and cuddles when needed. Children are confident and readily discuss their ideas. Children say they enjoy playing with dinosaurs and the noisy toy vehicles. The childminder is attentive to children's needs and has established care routines in place. Children are cooperative with nappy changes and understand the routine for snack time. The childminder encourages younger children to feed themselves. Older children are able to do things for themselves, such as putting on their socks and shoes for outdoor play. Younger children quickly settle for naps when they become tired. Children have a range of opportunities to develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are achieving expected milestones and are well prepared for school. Younger children babble and are starting to name objects. They are happy and engage well with activities. Older children are knowledgeable and interested in learning. They spontaneously count in their play. Children of all ages enjoy sharing stories and talk about the pictures. They engage in imaginative play, such as picking leaves from trees in the garden for their toy dinosaurs to 'eat'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544798 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10101433 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Bradwell, Great Yarmouth. She operates her service from 7.30am until 5.30pm Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Registers

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